Crispy Witch Hat Brownie Bites: 10-Min Easy Halloween Treat
These crispy-edged, fudgy-center brownie bites are shaped like witch hats using a muffin tin and topped with a rich chocolate ganache. A quick, spooky, and delicious Halloween treat that kids and adults love.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 22 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 2 tablespoons heavy cream
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a 12-cup muffin tin.
- Melt the butter in a microwave-safe bowl in 30-second intervals, stirring until smooth. Let cool for 2 minutes.
- In a medium bowl, whisk melted butter and sugar together. Add eggs and vanilla, whisking vigorously for 1 minute until glossy.
- Add flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt. Stir gently with a spatula until just combined; do not overmix.
- Divide batter evenly among the 12 muffin cups, filling each about 3/4 full.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes. Edges should be set and crispy, but centers should look slightly soft.
- Cool brownies in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
- While brownies cool, make ganache by heating chocolate chips and heavy cream in 15-second intervals, stirring until smooth.
- Once brownies are cool, dip the top third of each into the ganache to create a witch hat shape.
- Let ganache set for 15-20 minutes at room temperature.
Notes
Do not overbake the brownies as they continue to cook on the hot pan. Ensure butter is cooled before adding eggs to prevent scrambling. For a gluten-free version, use a 1:1 gluten-free flour blend. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie bite
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 12
- Sodium: 50
- Fat: 7
- Saturated Fat: 4
- Carbohydrates: 15
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 2
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